2002 Martinelli Zinfandel Jackass Vineyard
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The 2002 Zinfandel Jackass Vineyard displays a medium to deep garnet hue and a seriously earthy/meaty nose of tilled soil, charcuterie, chargrill and fungi with a core blueberry pie, raspberry tart, spice cake and tapenade plus a waft of Chinese five spice. Full-bodied and completely packed with decadent savory, exotic spice and berry preserves layers, it has a velvety texture and amazingly refreshing finish.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Dark medium ruby. Explosive aromas of black raspberry, game, truffle, smoked meat and roasted nuts. Dense, thick and superripe, with highly concentrated black raspberry and tarry flavors. Boasts an impressive core of liqueur-like fruits without coming across as particularly vibrant. A major mouthful of zinfandel, but more gamey and roasted than berry-driven.
About the producer
Martinelli is a Sonoma benchmark for vineyard-designate bottlings—wines built to highlight how strongly a single site can shape Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Zinfandel. Across the range, the focus stays consistent: small-production bottlings that feel distinctly tied to where they’re grown.